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Note: The methodology used in the Global Open Data Index has changed over time; significantly so between 2015 and 2016. For this reason, the results are not directly comparable over time.

What data is expected?

3-day forecasts of temperature, precipitation and wind. Forecasts have to be provided for several regions in the country. Short-term weather forecasts are relevant for the general public to plan activities, while also being reliable. See our methodology section for more information.

  • Temperature extremes
  • Temperature average
  • Wind speed
  • Wind direction
  • Precipitation Amount
  • Precipitation Probability
  • Forecast for current day and four following days

How open is the data?

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The submission was changed. It stated that forecasts can be downloaded and that they are available as xml and csv. However, the reviewer was unable to find the data online. Data is not openly licensed, as the submitter states Thank you, Paul R Pival and Tracey P. Lauriault, for contributing to the Global Open Data Index.

Data location   https://weather.gc.ca/forecast/public_bulletins_e.html? - Extended forecast
   https://weather.gc.ca/forecast/public_bulletins_e.html - Linklist to short-term and extended forecasts for all regions
Data licence   Unknown
Data format   Unknown
Reviewer   Danny Lämmerhirt
Submitters   Danny Lämmerhirt
Last modified   Tue Mar 14 2017 09:29:12 GMT+0000 (UTC)

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  • Danny Lämmerhirt

Submitters

  • Danny Lämmerhirt
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